61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 2,720 Google reviews, the most in Vermilion-on-the-Lake.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Septic Service Companies in Vermilion-on-the-Lake, OH (2026)
28 septic service companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Vermilion-on-the-Lake: WIN Home Inspection, CR Score 61/100; 5.0★ from 2,720 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Reliable Basement and Drain, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 28.
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Most-reviewed: Reliable Basement and Drain, 892 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 28 ranked after WIN Home Inspection; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
28 Vermilion-on-the-Lake septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 10 are open 24/7, 18 open Saturdays and 11 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 28 rated businesses.
Top 10 septic service companies in Vermilion-on-the-Lake at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WIN Home Inspection | 61 | 5.0★ (2,720) | Vermilion-on-the-Lake | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Reliable Basement and Drain | 57 | 4.8★ (892) | Lorain, 8 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Sandusky Plumbing & Drain Services | 55 | 4.9★ (750) | Sandusky, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Cleveland Sewer Drain and Plumbing | 54 | 4.9★ (162) | North Olmsted, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | J&J Plumbing Heating Cooling & Electric | 54 | 4.9★ (129) | Elyria, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Service | 54 | 4.9★ (481) | Norwalk, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Economy Drain Cleaning & Septic Services, Inc. | 54 | 5.0★ (63) | Vermilion, 1 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Pompeii's Plumbing, Sewer & Drain | 53 | 4.6★ (134) | Avon, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Fred Lewis Septic & Portables | 53 | 5.0★ (6) | Oberlin, 13 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Sanitary Septic Tank Cleaning Inc | 53 | 4.5★ (72) | Cleveland, 21 mi away | Sat | — |
The 28 best septic service companies in Vermilion-on-the-Lake, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Lorain, 8 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 892 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sandusky, 20 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 750 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Olmsted, 22 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 162 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elyria, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 129 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Norwalk, 22 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 481 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vermilion, 1 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 63 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Avon, 21 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 134 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oberlin, 13 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cleveland, 21 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lorain, 9 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rocky River, 25 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 244 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Huron, 14 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elyria, 11 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 81 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Amherst, 11 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 60 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Amherst, 7 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cleveland, 16 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Norwalk, 20 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Huron, 8 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vermilion, 2 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Berea, 24 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 68 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Avon Lake, 15 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Berea, 24 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.0★ from 35 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lorain, 11 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Strongsville, 25 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
All 28 septic service companies
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #28, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | A & P Septic LLC | 45 | 4.8★ (18) | 25 mi |
| 27 | Weeden Waterproofing, Inc. | 44 | 5.0★ (8) | 16 mi |
| 28 | Souter Sewer & Drain LLC | 44 | 5.0★ (3) | 21 mi |
Also serving Vermilion-on-the-Lake
2 more septic service companies within 25 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| H&H Plumbing and Sewer LLC | 3.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Sykuta Waterproofing & Sewer | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
How we ranked Vermilion-on-the-Lake septic service companies
We scored 28 Vermilion-on-the-Lake septic service companies on ten factors, weighted as shown. A business is ranked when its trade is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 3, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Vermilion-on-the-Lake data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on file | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| ContractorsRanked reviews | 10% | Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
Septic service companies in Vermilion-on-the-Lake: frequently asked questions
Who is the best septic service company in Vermilion-on-the-Lake?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked septic service company in Vermilion-on-the-Lake, OH is WIN Home Inspection with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 5.0★ from 2,720 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Reliable Basement and Drain (#2) and Roto-Rooter Sandusky Plumbing & Drain Services (#3) follow. We ranked 28 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many septic service companies are there in Vermilion-on-the-Lake?
ContractorsRanked ranks 28 septic service companies serving Vermilion-on-the-Lake, OH. 1 of them is based in Vermilion-on-the-Lake; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 2 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which septic service companies in Vermilion-on-the-Lake are open 24/7?
10 ranked septic service companies in Vermilion-on-the-Lake post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Reliable Basement and Drain (#2), Roto-Rooter Sandusky Plumbing & Drain Services (#3) and Cleveland Sewer Drain and Plumbing (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which septic service companies in Vermilion-on-the-Lake work on weekends?
18 of 28 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 11 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are WIN Home Inspection (#1), Reliable Basement and Drain (#2) and Roto-Rooter Sandusky Plumbing & Drain Services (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Vermilion-on-the-Lake septic service companies have?
The median Google rating among 28 rated septic service companies in Vermilion-on-the-Lake is 4.9★, with a median of 43 reviews. WIN Home Inspection has the most, 2,720 reviews, and ranks #1. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does ContractorsRanked rank septic service companies?
Each septic service company gets a 0–100 CR Score from ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do septic service companies outside Vermilion-on-the-Lake count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Vermilion-on-the-Lake city center, our service radius for septic service companies. Each listing shows where the business is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the CR Score, so a nearby business gets a small edge.
Can septic service companies pay to rank higher on ContractorsRanked?
No. The CR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured businesses may appear above the list, labelled Featured and showing their honest rank.
Update log for Vermilion-on-the-Lake
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 28 septic service companies serving Vermilion-on-the-Lake.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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